Condition-specific nutrition is vital for managing issues like pancreatic cancer or hyperthyroidism. From keto recipes to identifying foods that raise uric acid for gout sufferers, learn how to tailor your diet for your unique health needs.
People who are lactose-intolerant don't make enough of the enzyme responsible for breaking down the sugar lactose, which is found in milk and dairy products. While they may be able to consume small amounts of dairy products, large amounts may cause side effects, such as gas, bloating, stomach pain, nausea and diarrhea.
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You might be surprised to learn that a number of foods contain yeast. If you're allergic to yeast, it's important to know which foods do not contain yeast.
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People with liver disease sometimes develop cirrhosis, which is scarring of the liver. In the United States, cirrhosis is most commonly caused by drinking excessive amounts of alcohol, but it can also be due to certain medications or illnesses, such as hepatitis B or C or cystic fibrosis.
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Sulfites, such as sulfur dioxide, not only help prevent foods from becoming discolored, they also discourage the growth of bacteria. Additionally, they can soften dough or bleach foods.
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Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, a more severe form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, is a condition characterized by fat deposits, inflammation and damage in the liver. People with this condition are advised to lose any excess weight and exercise more to help limit the progression of their disease.
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Eating large amounts of highly processed foods may increase your risk for weight gain, according to a study published in "Health Economics" in February 2011. One way to limit the amount of processed foods you eat -- and generally eat healthier -- is to try the No White Foods Diet.
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Going on a low-carb diet can greatly limit the type and amount of foods you can eat, but this doesn't necessarily mean that you'll need to give up yogurt. If you choose a version of the low-carb diet with an induction phase, you may have to wait until the next phase, however, to get your yogurt fix.
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Following a low-glycemic-index diet may help people with diabetes better control their blood sugar levels, according to an article published in "The Review of Diabetic Studies" in 2006. This can be a bit difficult, because food labels in the United States don't list a food's glycemic index score.
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Figuring out what to eat on a low-residue, low-fiber diet can be a bit tricky because so many foods are off-limits.
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